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32 | There is a Step2 climbing structure on the playground for children ages 2 to 6 years old which is properly anchored. There is adequate cushioning in the fall zones of the climber provided by turf. A playground waiver to share the playground at different times in the AM and PM due to two-year-old classroom sharing playground space shall be submitted and approved prior to licensure. Included in this waiver will need to be how infants will not use the climbing structure due to age restrictions.
The total square footage for the preschool outdoor activity space is 3977.80 sq ft, for only 53 children at one time, insufficient for the number of children being requested. A playground waiver to share the playground at different times in the AM and PM due to limited square footage shall be submitted and approved prior to licensure. Shade in the preschool playground is provided via sail. There are sufficient outdoor age-appropriate toys and play equipment available on the playground. There is a climbing structure on the playground for children ages 3 and up, which is properly anchored. There is adequate cushioning in the fall zones of the climber provided by sand.
Drinking water is available via filtered water when children are outside. LPAs observed that all hazardous items on the playgrounds were inaccessible to children. Applicant was reminded that any changes to the facility must be reported to and approved by Community Care Licensing.
Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, requires all licensed Child Care Centers (CCCs) constructed before January 1, 2010, to test their water (used for drinking and food preparation) for lead contamination before January 1, 2023, and then every 5-years after the date of the first test. For child care center licenses issued after July 1, 2022, the licensee shall test their water for lead within 180 days of licensure pursuant to Written Directives section 101700 (PIN 21-21.1- CCP). Please note that if your building was constructed after 1/1/10, you are not required to test for lead. However, you must provide proof of the construction date to the regional office.
Applicant was reminded that all adults 18 and over responsible for administration or direct supervision of staff, persons who provides care and supervision to children, and staff who have contact with children, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a Child Care Center. |